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Cannabis sata

Cannabis sativa

Cannabis sativa is an ancient plant with a long history of use, though traditional medicinal uses are not well-documented. Scientific studies have explored its potential applications in various fields; one study proposes using Cannabis sativa for a dual-use bio-refinery to produce hydrogen while maintaining its medicinal and industrial value. Another study focused on the transcriptomic analysis of glandular trichome stalks, revealing distinct gene expression profiles that suggest roles in metabolite transport and signaling. Additionally, research has characterized aphid-parasitoid interactions in Cannabis crops, identifying L. testaceipes as a key parasitoid supporting natural aphid regulation. To date, no major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.

At a glance
Best evidence
A
Cautions
—

Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.

What the science says

  • This study proposes a dual-use bio-refinery paradigm for Cannabis sativa that could simultaneously produce hydrogen and maintain its medicinal and industrial value. D PMID
  • This study characterized aphid-parasitoid interactions in Cannabis crops, identifying L. testaceipes as a key parasitoid supporting natural aphid regulation. D PMID
  • The transcriptomic analysis revealed that Cannabis sativa glandular trichome stalks have distinct gene expression profiles compared to the head, suggesting they play a role in metabolite transport and signaling. D PMID
  • Cannabis sativa's sex expression is highly plastic, influenced by genetic, hormonal, developmental, and environmental factors, impacting commercial production. D PMID
  • The study developed an automated method for pesticide analysis in Cannabis sativa L. flowering tops with high accuracy and low limits of quantification. D PMID
  • The systematic review found that cannabidiol (CBD) shows consistent antiproliferative and proapoptotic effects in various canine cancer types, but further clinical studies are needed. A PMID
  • The study found that micelle-enabled enzymatic catalysis achieved selective dibromination of cannabinoids with up to 72% yield and tunable bromination levels. D PMID
  • The study identified 57 MADS-box genes in Cannabis sativa L., including CsaSOC1, which showed potential as a flowering regulator. D PMID
  • The study engineered variants of cannabichromenic acid synthase that showed increased catalytic activity towards producing cannabichromene. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Cannabis sata?

Cannabis sata (Cannabis sativa) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about Cannabis sata?

9 sourced findings are recorded for Cannabis sata; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: This study proposes a dual-use bio-refinery paradigm for Cannabis sativa that could simultaneously produce hydrogen and maintain its medicinal and industrial value.

How strong is the evidence for Cannabis sata?

The strongest finding for Cannabis sata carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Cannabis sata safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Cannabis sata in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Cannabis sata interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Cannabis sata in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Cannabis sata?

Cannabis sata is also known as: конопля посевная, chanvre cultivé.

Is Cannabis sata a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

Sources

  1. T2 Harnessing Cannabis sativa as a dual-use platform for biohydrogen production and pharmaceutical synthesis: a hypothesis and theory. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Improvement of cannabichromenic acid synthase activity and construction of recombinant yeast strain. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Potential antitumor effect of cannabidiol (CBD) in canine oncology: a systematic review. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Genome-wide characterization of MADS-box genes reveals CsaSOC1 as a key regulator of flowering in Cannabis sativa L. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Bromination of Cannabinoids from Cannabis sativa L.: A Comparative Study Using an Enzymatic Catalysis Approach. literature abstract metadata
  6. T2 Heads Up: Transcriptomics Reveal Functional Roles of Cannabis Glandular Trichome Stalks. literature abstract metadata
  7. T2 Hermaphroditism in Cannabis sativa L.: Impacts, Inducers, and Industry Implications. literature abstract metadata
  8. T2 Aphid-parasitoid interactions and their contribution to biological control in medicinal Cannabis sativa L. crops. literature abstract metadata
  9. T2 Miniaturized and automated analysis of pesticides in Cannabis sativa L. flowering tops by means of a robotic platform coupled to liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. literature abstract metadata

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